Diploma in Human Services - Child and Youth Care

This program provides the second year of training in a specific human services field and prepares students for work in a variety of multi-disciplinary settings.Practicum experience in community agencies develops your working knowledge of partnerships, hands-on training in the dynamics of interpersonal relationships and employment opportunities within your client group.Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:Demonstrate professionalism in practice consistent with the code of ethics and standards of practice of their respective disciplinesUse effective interpersonal skills, including active listening, collaboration, self-awareness and conflict resolution within multi-faceted roles and contextsUnderstand and respect cultural differences and multiple ways of knowingPractice from an ethic of inclusivityEstablish and maintain wellness strategies to assure worklife balance both personally and professionallyEngage in critical thinking, problem-solving and reflective practice

Completion of English Studies 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 60% or higherA minimum of 30 hours paid or voluntary work experience with appropriate groupsApplicants who have previously completed a related certificate and are returning for entry into the second year of a Human Services Diploma are required to provide evidence of completion of a certificate in ECCE, EACSW, SSW or equivalent within the last five years. Acceptance for those who graduated prior to five years will be based on evidence of work in the human service field and/or professional development.Applicants with 30 university transfer credits related to human services work, work experience in a related field, and the personal suitability requirements of the certificate programs will be considered for entry into the second year of a Human Services diploma on an individual basis.Additional RequirementsAn official copy of all secondary and post-secondary transcriptsTwo completed Human Services reference formsA 30-hour work experience form completed by a supervisor who has observed the applicant in a volunteer or paid work situation is requiredProof of a negative tuberculosis test or of a clear chest X-ray that is less than 6 months old for those who have been requested to have this from our community partnersA current criminal record check from the Ministry of Justice. Some types of criminal records may limit or prohibit acceptance in field placement; acceptance into field placement is a requirement for program promotion.Current resuméPersonal statement of interest (250 words)An orientation session is required and will be arranged by the program designateApplicants, whose first language is not English, or who have received their primary education in a language other than English, are required to provide proof of English language proficiency in one of thefollowing ways: (a) completion of BC English 12 with a minimum final grade of C+ at an English curriculum secondary school where English is the primary language(b) completion of International Baccalaureate (IB) English Language A (Higher level) with a minimum grade of 3 or C(c) completion of the Advanced 4 and 5 (or equivalent) of the Selkirk College English Language Program with a minimum of ”C+” (60%)average in core subjects and provincial level English 51, with at least a "C+"grade(d)